Friday 24 November 2017

Malignant neuroleptic syndrome | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ


Malignant neuroleptic syndrome is seen with all of the following except:

A. Atropine 
B. Halothane
C. Ketamine 
D. Anti psychotics
E. Bromocriptine



Answer. A. Atropine ; (B) Halothane ; (C) Ketamine ; (E)Bromocriptine
Malignant neuroleptic syndrome is seen with Anti-psychotics.
There is rigidity , immobility , tremor , fever and semi consciousness .  Due to anti dopaminergic action of antipsychotics . Anticholinergics of no use , Bromocryptine in large doses may be useful .